Category: Government of Tasmania

22 January 2019Will Hodgman, PremierMichael Ferguson, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
As fires continue to burn across the state, and with ongoing hot weather conditions, it is vital Tasmanians follow the advice of the Tasmania Fire Service and the Parks and Wildlife Service and stay informed.
Total fire bans are in place today in the North and South of the state, with further fire bans declared across the State later this week.
If you see a fire, report it immediately to 000.
The Tasmania Fire Service, Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have the Government’s full support to do whatever is needed to tackle these fires.
The Government is working closely with these firefighting agencies, with Cabinet receiving a briefing from representatives this morning.
The Government and the community are extremely grateful for the work of our dedicated volunteer and career firefighters, as well as those from interstate and New Zealand, are doing to protect life and property in these hot and difficult conditions.
For more information, visit www.fire.tas.gov.au or TasALERT.

21 January 2019Michael Ferguson, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency ManagementThe Government and the community are extremely grateful for the work of our dedicated volunteer and career firefighters in protecting life and property in hot, difficult conditions.
They are doing an incredible job, with a number of fires having been contained and declared.
There are still dozens of fires burning across the state, and with ongoing hot weather conditions, it is imperative Tasmanians follow advice from the Tasmania Fire Service and ensure they do not put themselves or others in danger.
It is vital that everyone in the community stays informed, follows TFS advice and adheres to the strict rules of fire bans when they are in place.
The TFS, Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timbers Tasmania have the Hodgman Liberal Government’s continued support to do whatever is necessary to tackle these fires.
We would also like to thank the interstate and New Zealand personnel who are assisting our firefighters, and the media for keeping Tasmanians informed and conveying these important messages. The TFS will continue to request any additional support as and when required.
For more information and updates, visit www.fire.tas.gov.au or TasALERT.